London Stock Exchange HQ to undergo major refurbishment

"The home of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is to undergo a refurbishment in a bid to deliver a revitalised and fit for purpose international headquarters. Real estate investors Oxford Properties and Hines are the long leaseholders of the building with the former officially applying to the City of London Corporation for the refurbishment. The LSEG's own lease was due to end in September 2028 though a new long-term deal was signed at the end of last year."

"The plans include landscaping to balconies and roofs. Key to the refurbishment is to better promote the work undertaken at the LSEG. The ground floor is to be altered to become a more open space, allowing visitors to join activities such as the London Stock Exchange's open and close ceremonies. The Exchange's Foundation Stone from 1801 is also to be on permanent display."

LSEG's London headquarters at King Edward Court will undergo refurbishment led by long leaseholders Oxford Properties and Hines, with Oxford applying to the City of London Corporation. The project follows a new long-term lease agreement and aims to deliver revitalised international headquarters and outstanding facilities for staff and customers. Designs retain King Edward Court, adding a new ground-floor office lobby, three upper-level extensions, and landscaping to balconies and roofs. The ground floor will be opened to allow visitors to join activities such as the Exchange's open and close ceremonies, with the 1801 Foundation Stone placed on permanent display. Consultation raised concerns about potential adverse heritage impacts on St Paul’s Cathedral.

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